These vegan salted caramel and chocolate swirl ice pops are a delightful treat for hot summer days. Creamy coconut cream is sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, then flavored with vanilla and a hint of sea salt. The addition of cocoa powder and vegan chocolate chips creates a luscious chocolate swirl throughout the pops.
Ingredients:
- 1 can 14 oz coconut cream
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions:
In a saucepan, combine coconut cream, maple syrup, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt over medium heat
Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined, then remove from heat
Divide the mixture evenly into two bowls
In one bowl, stir in cocoa powder until fully incorporated
In the other bowl, fold in vegan chocolate chips
Layer the two mixtures into ice pop molds, alternating between the chocolate and caramel mixtures
Using a skewer or knife, gently swirl the mixtures together for a marbled effect
Insert ice pop sticks into each mold
Freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely solid
Once frozen, remove the ice pops from the molds and enjoy!